Galway v Derry 18/07/2015

[Jinxy]

Oh Lundy spend most of the match lying down / play acting, thats much a given! dont think he get much change out of Duffy whos got the speed to match him

Lundy wouldn't be great at defending either, but then again, you Derry lads probably guessed that already.

[galwayman]

Its a more important game for Derry, they need the win more than Galway. Another Derry championship loss and McIver's reign has been a huge disappointment.

I can't agree with that statement - how is it more important for Derry? Galway need a run bigtime. We have been in one quarter final (last year) since 2008.
The fact that this is Kevin Walsh's first year as manager is irrelevant.

[Maroon Manc]

Its a more important game for Derry, they need the win more than Galway. Another Derry championship loss and McIver's reign has been a huge disappointment.

I can't agree with that statement - how is it more important for Derry? Galway need a run bigtime. We have been in one quarter final (last year) since 2008.
The fact that this is Kevin Walsh's first year as manager is irrelevant.

A loss wouldn't be the end of the world, at least we can take something from this year whilst a defeat for Derry would mean another poor season and they've regressed; It would mean no progress in 3 years of championship football. Our players have shown signs their getting to grips with the modern game. We might have got to a quarter final but only because we drew Tipp, if we had played Armagh, Cork or Monaghan we'd have been beaten comfortably.

I think its very relevant that its his first year and its McIver's third year. You need a year to change things and coming from where we were it was even more difficult.

We both desperately want the win and I'm confident we'll get it.

[JoG2]

Galway folk / those in the know... Is there an alternative route to Pearse avoiding the town and the mad crowds this weekend?  (both car loads of Derry supporters would like to know  )

[armaghniac]

Galway folk / those in the know... Is there an alternative route to Pearse avoiding the town and the mad crowds this weekend?  (both car loads of Derry supporters would like to know  )

You could wait for the Galway bypass to be built, or use one of these

[GalwayBayBoy]

Galway folk / those in the know... Is there an alternative route to Pearse avoiding the town and the mad crowds this weekend?  (both car loads of Derry supporters would like to know  )

Not until the Galway bypass is completed unfortunately. Just have to give yourselves plenty of time. The city will be absolutely jammers on Saturday.

[GalwayBayBoy]

Galway team v Derry

Brian O'Donoghue
Johnny Duane
Finian Hanley
Cathal Sweeney
Liam Silke
Gary O'Donnell
Gareth Bradshaw
Fiontain O'Curraoin
Thomas Flynn
Gary Sice
Paul Conroy
Michael Lundy
Peadar Og O'Griofa
Damien Comer
Danny Cummins

[theticklemister]

1. Thomas Mallon (An Lúb)
2. Oisín Duffy (Forghleann)
3. Chrissy McKaigue (Sleacht Néill)
4. Dermot McBride (Baile na Scrine)
5. Liam McGoldrick (Eoghan Rua)
6. Brendan Rogers (Sleacht Néill)
7. Sean Leo McGoldrick (Eoghan Rua)
8. Niall Holly (Eoghan Rua)
9. Fergal Doherty (Baile Eachaidh)
10. Benny Heron (Baile na Scrine)
11. Mark Lynch (Capt) (Beannchar)
12. Enda Lynn (Grainloch)
13. Daniel Heavron (Machaire Fíolta)
14. Eoin Bradley (Gleann an Iolair)
15. Cailean O'Boyle (Leamhaigh)
16. Eoin McNicholl (Gleann an Iolair)
17. Karl McKaigue (Sleacht Néill)
18. Michael McIver (Baile an Doire)
19. Neil Forester (Baile Stíl)
20. Patsy Bradley (Sleacht Néill)
21. Néill McNicholl (Gleann an Iolair)
22. Brian Óg McGilligan (Beannchar)
23. Conor Murphy (Dún Geimhin)
24. Emmett McGuckin (Machaire Fíolta)
25. Niall Loughlin (Grainloch)
26. Sean Brady (Baile Mhic Uiginn)
27. Gareth McKinless (Baile an Doire)
28. Mark Craig (Dún Geimhin)

[Duine Eile]

Galway team v Derry

Brian O'Donoghue
Johnny Duane
Finian Hanley
Cathal Sweeney
Liam Silke
Gary O'Donnell
Gareth Bradshaw
Fiontain O'Curraoin
Thomas Flynn
Gary Sice
Paul Conroy
Michael Lundy
Peadar Og O'Griofa
Damien Comer
Danny Cummins

Galway team is as expected, Danny Cummins proved a point when he came on in Armagh. No harm to him but Denvir just isn't inter county standard, the amount of times he gives away possession is criminal. Lundy will be playing deep again by the looks of things, I'd love to see him allowed to cut loose in the inside forward line but I think this is his role on the Galway team for the foreseeable. Big games needed from all forwards, We all know at this stage Comer is going to be well marked and seen as Galway's danger man, time for others to step up. Roll on Saturday!

Unfortunately as GBB says there's no way to avoid crossing the city to get to Salthill unless you get the parachutes out! Just give yourself plenty of time, hopefully it won't be as bad as the Mayo game, less than ten thousand expected at the game itself but the city is thronged this weekend with all that's going on.

[Wildweasel74]

Where the best drinking spots round Salthill prior to the game,

[GalwayBayBoy]

Where the ebst drinking spots round Salthill prior to the game,

Loads of good pubs around Salthill. PJ's, O'Connors, etc.

[thebuzz]

1. Thomas Mallon (An Lúb)
2. Oisín Duffy (Forghleann)
3. Chrissy McKaigue (Sleacht Néill)
4. Dermot McBride (Baile na Scrine)
5. Liam McGoldrick (Eoghan Rua)
6. Brendan Rogers (Sleacht Néill)
7. Sean Leo McGoldrick (Eoghan Rua)
8. Niall Holly (Eoghan Rua)
9. Fergal Doherty (Baile Eachaidh)
10. Benny Heron (Baile na Scrine)
11. Mark Lynch (Capt) (Beannchar)
12. Enda Lynn (Grainloch)
13. Daniel Heavron (Machaire Fíolta)
14. Eoin Bradley (Gleann an Iolair)
15. Cailean O'Boyle (Leamhaigh)
16. Eoin McNicholl (Gleann an Iolair)
17. Karl McKaigue (Sleacht Néill)
18. Michael McIver (Baile an Doire)
19. Neil Forester (Baile Stíl)
20. Patsy Bradley (Sleacht Néill)
21. Néill McNicholl (Gleann an Iolair)
22. Brian Óg McGilligan (Beannchar)
23. Conor Murphy (Dún Geimhin)
24. Emmett McGuckin (Machaire Fíolta)
25. Niall Loughlin (Grainloch)
26. Sean Brady (Baile Mhic Uiginn)
27. Gareth McKinless (Baile an Doire)
28. Mark Craig (Dún Geimhin)

Is Terence O'Brien not available or is he injured?

[DennistheMenace]

Strong Derry team named and I think the same as the last day out. Fully expect a win.

[DERRYSFINEST]

1. Thomas Mallon (An Lúb)
2. Oisín Duffy (Forghleann)
3. Chrissy McKaigue (Sleacht Néill)
4. Dermot McBride (Baile na Scrine)
5. Liam McGoldrick (Eoghan Rua)
6. Brendan Rogers (Sleacht Néill)
7. Sean Leo McGoldrick (Eoghan Rua)
8. Niall Holly (Eoghan Rua)
9. Fergal Doherty (Baile Eachaidh)
10. Benny Heron (Baile na Scrine)
11. Mark Lynch (Capt) (Beannchar)
12. Enda Lynn (Grainloch)
13. Daniel Heavron (Machaire Fíolta)
14. Eoin Bradley (Gleann an Iolair)
15. Cailean O'Boyle (Leamhaigh)
16. Eoin McNicholl (Gleann an Iolair)
17. Karl McKaigue (Sleacht Néill)
18. Michael McIver (Baile an Doire)
19. Neil Forester (Baile Stíl)
20. Patsy Bradley (Sleacht Néill)
21. Néill McNicholl (Gleann an Iolair)
22. Brian Óg McGilligan (Beannchar)
23. Conor Murphy (Dún Geimhin)
24. Emmett McGuckin (Machaire Fíolta)
25. Niall Loughlin (Grainloch)
26. Sean Brady (Baile Mhic Uiginn)
27. Gareth McKinless (Baile an Doire)
28. Mark Craig (Dún Geimhin)

Is Terence O'Brien not available or is he injured?

left for America during the week with Conor McAtamney apparently.

How many Corofin players are in the starting 15 for Galway

[Walter Cronc]

left for America during the week with Conor McAtamney apparently.

How many Corofin players are in the starting 15 for Galway

I count 3 - Silke, Sice and Lundy. Really impressed by Silke against Slaughtneil in the A.I club final.